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British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba invite candidates in latest PNP results

Three provinces in Canada have issued invitations to candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates are invited to apply under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) when provincial governments believe they will…

October 16, 2023No Comments

Manitoba Elects First Nations Premier Following Promises For More Healthcare Workers

Manitoba made history last week by electing Canada's first First Nations leader. On October 3, Wab Kinew, the leader of Manitoba's NDP, was elected to succeed Conservative Premier Heather Stefanson.…

October 14, 2023No Comments

Express Entry targeted occupations: How many STEM workers does Canada need?

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) employment are one of five occupational categories that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has decided to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in…

October 13, 2023No Comments

Gender Wage Gap Study Shows Some Improvement For Immigrant Women in Canada

Statistics Canada has published a new report that depicts the Gender Wage Gap (GWG) for all women in Canada, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. The GWG is the wage…

October 12, 2023No Comments

IRCC Invites 3,725 Candidates in the Latest all-Program Express Entry Draw

In the most recent Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has given invitations to apply (ITAs). In an all-program draw, the IRCC welcomed 3,725 candidates. A minimum Comprehensive…

October 11, 2023No Comments

Express Entry’s Targeted Occupations : How Many Trades Workers Does Canada Really Need?

Trades are one of five occupational sectors prioritized by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. The Canadian federal government established Express Entry category-based…

October 10, 2023No Comments

Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions

Certain foreign citizens may soon be allowed to immigrate to Nova Scotia through the expansion of one stream within the local Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), as revealed in late September.…

October 9, 2023No Comments

Discover Autumn in Canada: A Newcomers’ Guide to Foliage and Festivities

Discover the autumn season in Canada with this vital guide for newcomers. This guide will include information on the greatest spots to enjoy fall foliage as well as some of…

October 8, 2023No Comments

British Columbia, Alberta and PEI Nominate Candidates in Latest PNP Results

Three Canadian provinces have recently nominated candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was established in 1998 to assist provincial governments in selecting economic immigration candidates who are most likely…

October 7, 2023No Comments

Podcasts : The Newcomer’s Guide to Canada.

Podcasts have surged onto the global media arena since their broad adoption (approximately in 2010). Today, audio dialogues are an important part of most people's content consumption, with nearly a…

October 6, 2023No Comments